Advances in Silk Science and Technology

The remarkable properties of silk fibres have gained them a prominent place in the field of technical textiles. Advances in Silk Science and Technology explores recent developments in silk processing, properties and applications. Techniques for manufacturing spider silk are also discussed and the current and future applications of this fibre are reviewed.

Part One focuses on the properties and processing of silk from both silkworms and spiders. It addresses recent advances in our understanding of the properties of silk and offers systematic coverage of the processing of silk from spinning through to finishing, as well as an analysis of quality testing for silk fibres, yarns and fabrics. Part Two then addresses important applications of silk from silkworms and spiders, and includes chapters on the use of silk in polymer matrix composites and in different kinds of biomaterial. The book concludes with a chapter on developments in the use of silk waste.

Reviews the properties of silk from both silkworms and spidersOffers systematic coverage of the processing of silk from spinning through to finishingCover a range of applications, including on the use of silk in polymer matrix composites and in different kinds of biomaterial

Part I Processing and properties of silk from silkworms and spider silk 1 Advances in understanding the properties of silk 2 Advances in understanding the properties of spider silk 3 Advances in the spinning, weaving and knitting of silk 4 Advances in the dyeing and printing of silk 5 Advances in the finishing of silk fabrics 6 Enzyme applications in silk processing 7 Advanced testing of silk fibres, yarns and fabrics

Part II Applications of silk from silkworms and spider silk 8 Silk as a reinforcement in polymer matrix composites 9 Processing of silk biomaterials 10 Structure and properties of spider and silkworm silk for tissue scaffolds 11 Silk as a suture material 12 The use of spider silk as a biomaterial 13 Developments in the use of silk byproducts and silk waste